Atty. Gen. Josh Shapiro announced that his Office has reached a settlement with The Barn at Forestville, a Bucks County wedding and event venue, and its managing members. The Barn operated in Furlong, Pa., as an event venue, and offered…
Reminder: Townships May Apply for 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence
Local governments, farms, and non-profits that developed or participated in a project between October 4, 2021, and October 11, 2022, that promotes environmental protection and stewardship in the commonwealth may apply for the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence, the…
FCC Requires New Broadband Labels to Help Consumers Comparison Shop
The Federal Communications Commission will now require broadband providers to display easy-to-understand labels to allow consumers to comparison shop for broadband services, both fixed and mobile. The labels will resemble the familiar food nutrition labels and must include prices, speeds,…
PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1%
The state Department of Labor and Industry announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for October was 4.0%, down from 4.1% in September. This is a new record low for the commonwealth in recent years. The national unemployment rate increased from 3.5% to 3.7%…
PA State House to Switch Majority Control
The two remaining state House seats were finalized yesterday with concessions by 1 Democrat candidate in Bucks County and 1 Republican incumbent in Montogomery County leaving the chamber split 102-101 and a nominal Democrat majority for the first time since…
As Utilities Increase Rates, PUC Reminds Residents of Options
As utilities adjust their seasonal energy supply prices, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers that they have options to manage anticipated higher bills and stresses the consumers struggling to pay monthly bills should act now and seek assistance…
Shell Cracker Plant Begins Operations in Potter Township, Beaver County
After years of construction and significant state investments from natural gas impact fees, Shell Polymers Monaca has begun operations in Potter Township, Beaver County. Shell Polymers Monaca will make plastics from natural gas extracted from Pennsylvania and is strategically located…
Correction: Deadline for Road and Bridge Safety Awards
Yesterday’s article on the PSATS Excellence Awards contained an incorrect deadline for the Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards. The actual deadline is March 3, 2023. We apologize for the mistake. To learn more, click here.
Walmart Settles with States Over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that he has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. As part of…
OOR Annual Right-to-Know Law/Sunshine Act Training Today at 10 a.m.
The state Office of Open Records (OOR) will conduct a free annual training on the Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act today, November 15, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. OOR staff will cover the basics of Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and best practices for…
